It is also worth asking directly what signs would prompt a pause or adjustment, since this varies by individual circumstance
Follow up at 1, 3, 6, and 12 months, and document everythingweight, labs, dose changes, side effects
No current studies have estimated the effects on heart and kidneys
Finally, medications that can affect your period include: Hormonal birth control, which can cause breakthrough bleeding Copper intrauterine devices (IUD), which are nonhormonal but can cause heavy periods during the first year you use them Blood thinners and aspirin, which can cause heavier bleeding What Symptoms to Track If youre noticing period changes on semaglutide, tirzepatide, or other GLP-1s, it can be helpful to create a symptom tracking checklist
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Use Semaglutide only as instructed by the healthcare provider